Front axle and final drive (Front axle): Description and operation

Front axle

1. Axle casing 14. Constant velocity joint/shaft
2. Ventilation pipe 15. Thrust collar for CV joint
3. Axle shaft 16. Roller bearing
4. Wheel studs and hub 17. Spacer
5. Stub axle 18. Circlip
6. Wheel bearings - 2 19. Top and bottom swivel taper bearings
7. Inner and outer hub seals 20. Top and bottom swivel pins
8. Axle shaft seal 21. Spherical housing, seal and retainer
9. Hub lock plate, thrust washer and nuts - 2 22. Swivel housing
10. Brake disc 23. Constant velocity shaft seal
11. Drive flange 24. Speed sensor - engine management
12. Shim washer and circlip 25. ’Rialco’ bush - sensor
13. Dust cap